METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FAULT TOLERANT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN NETWORK APPLIANCES
摘要
A method and apparatus for performing fault-tolerant network computing using redundant communications modules. The apparatus comprises a pair of network appliances coupled to a network. The appliances interact with one another to detect a failure in one appliance and instantly transition operations from the failed appliance to a functional appliance. Each appliance monitors the status of another appliance using multiple, redundant communication channels are formed using a plurality of network interface cards.
申请公布号
WO0182079(A3)
申请公布日期
2002.07.18
申请号
WO2001US12864
申请日期
2001.04.20
申请人
CIPRICO, INC;DAVIS, DANIEL, A.;JOHNSON, MARTY, P.;MCMILLAN, BEN, H., JR.
发明人
DAVIS, DANIEL, A.;JOHNSON, MARTY, P.;MCMILLAN, BEN, H., JR.